Certified Safety Specialist

Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) certification purpose is to promote excellence and professionalism in the environment, health, and safety (EHS) field. CSS certification authenticates that certified individuals have met minimum formal education, competency and experience requirements.

The criteria for designation as a Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) are extremely high. Applicants must have a degree and at least three years of professional safety experience.

Certified Safety Specialist (CSS) Blue Print
CSS blueprint contains nine (9) domains

• Law and ethics – 8%
• Ergonomics and hygiene – 10%
• Safety fundamentals – 22%
• Management systems – 20%
• Fire and emergency management – 9%
• Risk management – 9%
• Communication & training – 8%
• Audit and inspection – 7%
• Environmental management system – 7%

Eligibility Criteria: 
Applicants for CSS certification must meet one of the following two options:

Option 1: Accredited master/bachelor degree in any subject and at least three years of experience in any industry (minimum 50% job task must be related to safety).

Option 2: Associate diploma in HSE or closely related field and at least four years of experience in any industry (minimum 50% job task must relate to safety).

Recertification:
5 Years

Where Can This Certification Taken:
Through any AOSH UK Approved Testing Partner (ATP)